Sunday, May 15, 2011

Only luck, or maybe the referee..

Arsenal suffered third consecutive defeat, this time on the same place where they beat the newly crowned champions four weeks before. This time, it's Aston Villa who stole a victory in Emirates.

Arsenal started the game poorly, while Aston Villa dominating the game. Two failed offside trap successfully maximized by Darren Bent to score twice. Arsenal gradually played better than the first fifteen minutes but Aston Villa had already gained some confidence. Even Arsenal keeps controlling the game and having some chances, Aston Villa's goal remained clean until the end of first half.

Arsenal should've got a penalty while Ramsey got a great pass from midfield, and only Brad Friedel to beat. Richard Dunne kicked Ramsey's right foot, leading to a miskick, but the referee didn't point the spot. It was clearly a penalty, and even Richard Dunne could have got a marching order. Robin van Persie also saw his shot hit the post. Arsenal were unlucky not to score a goal in the first half.

Arshavin failed to make an impact in this match (photos from FIFA.COM)

Arsenal fully dominated the second half. Arshavin shot just saved by Brad Friedel. Robin van Persie gave nice pass to Kieran Gibbs but wonderfully blocked by one of Aston Villa's defender. Robin van Persie had one one-on-one situation but Brad Friedel once again denied it. The introduction of Marouane Chamakh and Nicklas Bendtner brought good impact. Marouane Chamakh even scored a goal, but it was ruled out because the ref tought it was a foul. Actually it was a perfect goal, no offside or foul.

Arsenal had plenty of chances, but only one goal could be scored, by Robin van Persie. Bendtner recieved a good pass, but he was fouled, and the ball chipped by Robin van Persie. 1-2 for Arsenal, with only one minute remaining on normal time. Four minutes of injury time was not enough for Arsenal to equalize, and they suffered second home defeat this season.

In fact, Arsenal didn't play badly, especially in second half, they controlled the game, almost a one-way game for "the gunners", they only lacking of finishing in the final third, they had 24 shots. They also were unlucky not to be given penalty in the first half, plus one hit the post shot. Well, that's the positive thing in this defeat

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